Identification with the ego and the external self creates a false identity
and extremes of feeling inferior, or superior, depending on the
circumstances and people. It brings with it the thought of 'I am', which is
based on gender, religion, nationality, achievement or talent, creating an
attachment to the self, which always compares and competes with others. This
insecurity leads a person into forcing others to act and think in the same
way as them. An egoistic person, rather than recognizing that everyone is
unique with a unique personality and has a right to express his/her
respective personality, sees difference in personalities as a threat to
himself/herself.
Where there is such ego, only 'yes' people (who have the same opinion as
yours) are allowed to come close: anyone with a difference of opinion is
rejected. With ego, the original uniqueness of the self is denied,
unrecognized and buried deep in the layers of wrong identity. This is why,
these days, there is such an identity crisis - humanity has lost its soul,
or rather, sold its soul to external traditions and attractions.
With ego, then: is the idea of ‘I know best' and consequently the
misunderstood duty and right to control and manipulate others, in their best
interests (supposedly)! This results in the spoiling of the creativity and
uniqueness of others.
To conquer ego, humility and honesty are required. We need the courage to
look into the self honestly and acknowledge that the characteristics of 'I
know' and 'I control' exist and have to be removed, if there is to be truth
and happiness inside. We need to remember the original 'I am' e.g. “I am a
child of the Supreme Soul, similar to him in qualities and powers”, “I am
the soul which is seated on the Supreme Being’s (God’s) heart throne”, “I am
a knowledgeful soul”, “I am a blissful soul who gifts everyone with the
treasure of happiness” etc.
Through meditation and remembering the true ‘I am’ (shared above), the
pollution of the selfish ego is gradually replaced by the remembrance and
the experience of the pure self: the 'I' that is not attached to anything,
or anyone, but is completely whole within itself. The expression of this
pure entity is not selfish but selfless and the person begins to share with
others, everything that he/she possesses – knowledge, specialities, talents,
virtues etc. where necessary, facilitating the awakening of the true
potential of others, just like sunlight. Light is a great facilitator. It
steps in, awakens and then moves on. An egoless person acts, interacts and
expresses themselves in this way.
and extremes of feeling inferior, or superior, depending on the
circumstances and people. It brings with it the thought of 'I am', which is
based on gender, religion, nationality, achievement or talent, creating an
attachment to the self, which always compares and competes with others. This
insecurity leads a person into forcing others to act and think in the same
way as them. An egoistic person, rather than recognizing that everyone is
unique with a unique personality and has a right to express his/her
respective personality, sees difference in personalities as a threat to
himself/herself.
Where there is such ego, only 'yes' people (who have the same opinion as
yours) are allowed to come close: anyone with a difference of opinion is
rejected. With ego, the original uniqueness of the self is denied,
unrecognized and buried deep in the layers of wrong identity. This is why,
these days, there is such an identity crisis - humanity has lost its soul,
or rather, sold its soul to external traditions and attractions.
With ego, then: is the idea of ‘I know best' and consequently the
misunderstood duty and right to control and manipulate others, in their best
interests (supposedly)! This results in the spoiling of the creativity and
uniqueness of others.
To conquer ego, humility and honesty are required. We need the courage to
look into the self honestly and acknowledge that the characteristics of 'I
know' and 'I control' exist and have to be removed, if there is to be truth
and happiness inside. We need to remember the original 'I am' e.g. “I am a
child of the Supreme Soul, similar to him in qualities and powers”, “I am
the soul which is seated on the Supreme Being’s (God’s) heart throne”, “I am
a knowledgeful soul”, “I am a blissful soul who gifts everyone with the
treasure of happiness” etc.
Through meditation and remembering the true ‘I am’ (shared above), the
pollution of the selfish ego is gradually replaced by the remembrance and
the experience of the pure self: the 'I' that is not attached to anything,
or anyone, but is completely whole within itself. The expression of this
pure entity is not selfish but selfless and the person begins to share with
others, everything that he/she possesses – knowledge, specialities, talents,
virtues etc. where necessary, facilitating the awakening of the true
potential of others, just like sunlight. Light is a great facilitator. It
steps in, awakens and then moves on. An egoless person acts, interacts and
expresses themselves in this way.
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